2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee MOT pass rate and common faults

111 MOT tests in 2024. 66.7% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

114Well above average
Passed first time66.7%
Failed or needed repairs33.3%
Typical mileage at test115,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 111 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak6.3%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.3%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.7%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working2.7%
  6. Headlamp levelling device: inoperative1.8%
  7. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.8%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high1.8%
  9. Other leaks: leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users1.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics24.3%
  2. Suspension15.3%
  3. Brakes11.7%
  4. Body & chassis8.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags2.7%
  8. Steering1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn14.4%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.8%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn9.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee?

In 2024, 66.7% of 2009 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee cars passed their MOT first time, across 111 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee?

The most common failure reasons were shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; position lamp: not working; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Chrysler-Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 114, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).